HM Rajnath Singh flags off "Jal Mitti Rath Yatra"

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Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh flagged off "Jal Mitti Rath Yatra" from India Gate on Wednesday. The yatra is the launchpad for a mega yagna in March called the Rashtra Raksha Mahayagya.

Rajnath Singh made it clear that the rath yatra has no political connotations and it is an effort in the process of nation building. He said that India aspires to be a prosperous and strong nation not for its own citizens or to create fear or dominate other countries, but to promote brotherhood and friendship.

Further the union minister stressed that the perseverance of unity of India is important not only for India but for the benefit of the world at large.

The 7 day long mega Yagya will be attended by President Ram Nath Kovind, Prime Minister Modi, BJP President Amit Shah and most senior BJP leaders and Union ministers. The event, which will continue for seven days from March 18 to 25, will be held near the Red Fort in Delhi.

108 hawan kunds, 2,100 priests and 51,000 attendees will perform the Mahayagya which will harp on the eight pledges to honour women, protect the Constitution, environment, public property, ensure cleanliness, exercise right to vote, rid the nation of corruption and eradicate casteism and communalism.